Unit 2 Ac1.1 Compare Criminal Behavours And Deviance

Question 1

Define values

Answer 1

General shared principles of behaviour what we consider acceptable

Question 2

Define norms

Answer 2

Specific socially accepted rules/expectations for specific situations

Question 3

Define moral code

Answer 3

Shared values about what is morally acceptable values and moral codes influence norms

Question 4

Moral code example

Answer 4

Politeness in the UK, its normal to say please and thank you

Question 5

What are three types of deviance ?

Answer 5

One good 2 . eccentric ( not harmful)
3 . Disapproved of can result in punishment and or sanctions.

Question 6

Define formal sanctions

Answer 6

Those imposed by institutions and official bodies for breaking of written rules and laws

Question 7

Formal sanction examples

Answer 7

Attention for missing homework, speeding fines,

Question 8

Define informal sanctions

Answer 8

Not formalised consequences

Question 9

Informal sanctions examples

Answer 9

People touching and speaking crossly for jumping the queue, people gaining dirty, looks for bad language in front of children

Question 10

Positive sanction examples

Answer 10

Bravery award school, merit points

Question 11

Define sanctions

Answer 11

A form of social control imposed by society in order to get members of the society to conform to values, norms and moral codes

Question 12

Define criminal behaviour as a legal definition

Answer 12

Any action that is forbidden by laws of
the country you are in

Question 13

What are the two elements to be present for something to be.

Answer 13

Actus reus and mens rea

Question 14

Define actus Reus

Answer 14

Latin for guilty act. Someone committing a crime has done something not allowed by the law.

Question 15

Define mens rea

Answer 15

Latin for guilty mind. Someone committing a crime will have done something with intent to harm damage or deprive somebody of something .

Question 16

Is mens rea always required for it to be considered a criminal act ?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

Define strict liability

Answer 17

Liability which does not depend on actual negligence or intent to harm mens rea not required

Question 18

Example of strict liability

Answer 18

Food, hygiene regulations and health safety laws

Question 19

If an act meets mens rea and acrid reus does it mean it’s a crime

Answer 19

No

Question 20

Define self defence

Answer 20

Committing a crime to protect yourself

Question 21

7 types of crime

Answer 21

Violence against the person
Sexual offences
Offences against property
Fraud and forgery
Criminal damage
Drug offences
Public order offences

Question 22

Violence against the person examples

Answer 22

Murder , assault , gbh

Question 23

Types of sexual offences

Answer 23

Rape , indecent assault

Question 24

Offences against property examples

Answer 24

Robbery , handling stolen goods

Question 25

Fraud and forgery examples

Answer 25

Copying cheques , manipulating tax returns

Question 26

Criminal damage examples

Answer 26

Damage to a building or a vehicle

Question 27

Drug offence examples

Answer 27

Supply or possessing heroine

Question 28

Public order offence examples

Answer 28

Being drunk and disorderly, illegal protest

Question 29

Social definition of crime

Answer 29

What people within a society consider criminal may not match with the legal definition

Question 30

Example of social crime

Answer 30

Legally acceptable levels of pollution
Offshore bank accounts

Question 31

What is a formal criminal behaviour sanction

Answer 31

Penalties imposed on a person committing a crime and vary according to the crime. Imposed by the police or the courts .

Question 32

What are the two types of court sanctions

Answer 32

Custodial sentences or community sentences , fines And discharge

Question 33

Define custodial sentences

Answer 33

Serious crimes tried in a crown court. Offender will be detained in prison , young offenders or mental health institutions.

Question 34

Define community sentences

Answer 34

The court impose community service where time is served in the community rather than in custody for example curfews rehab and payback hours

Question 35

Define fines

Answer 35

Financial penalty varies depending on crime and offender history.

Question 36

Define conditional discharge

Answer 36

If defendant reoffends within a set time period sentence will be changed to be more severe

Question 37

Define absolute discharge

Answer 37

When offender is guilty but no action taken as offence was minor and court experience was enough of a deterrent offender will receive criminal record.